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Total Pages : 810 pages
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Download or read book Dissertation Abstracts International written by and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 810 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : David Edward Bignell
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 9048139775
Total Pages : 580 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (481 download)
Download or read book Biology of Termites: a Modern Synthesis written by David Edward Bignell and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2010-10-20 with total page 580 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Biology of Termites, a Modern Synthesis brings together the major advances in termite biology, phylogenetics, social evolution and biogeography. In this new volume, David Bignell, Yves Roisin and Nathan Lo have brought together leading experts on termite taxonomy, behaviour, genetics, caste differentiation, physiology, microbiology, mound architecture, biogeography and control. Very strong evolutionary and developmental themes run through the individual chapters, fed by new data streams from molecular sequencing, and for the first time it is possible to compare the social organisation of termites with that of the social Hymenoptera, focusing on caste determination, population genetics, cooperative behaviour, nest hygiene and symbioses with microorganisms. New chapters have been added on termite pheromones, termites as pests of agriculture and on destructive invasive species.
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Publisher : Academic Press
ISBN 13 : 0128023481
Total Pages : 380 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (28 download)
Download or read book Genomics, Physiology and Behaviour of Social Insects written by and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2015-03-26 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Physiology, Behavior, Genomics of Social Insects provides comprehensive information on the social insect groups described, including new and unique reviews on emerging model social organisms. The book's interdisciplinary approach integrates behavior, genomics, and physiology, providing readers with great insights into the present state of a rapidly expanding area of research. It also discusses areas where new research tools will bring hope to longstanding problems. - Provides the latest research on the genomics, behavior and physiology of social insects - Presents diverse and authoritative syntheses on the relationship between genomics, physiology, and the fascinating behavior of social insects - Takes an in-depth look of the current state of social insect research and its future path
Author : Alberto Arab
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
ISBN 13 : 2832530885
Total Pages : 206 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (325 download)
Download or read book Advances in the Evolutionary Ecology of Termites written by Alberto Arab and published by Frontiers Media SA. This book was released on 2023-08-16 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Termites are eusocial insects that live in colonies composed of hundreds to millions of individuals. Their colonies are mainly organized into reproductive and non-reproductive castes, which have specific tasks such as nest construction, foraging, reproduction, brood care, and colony defense. The evolution of the symbiotic association between termites and microorganisms allows them to decompose ingested lignocellulose from plant substrates (such as wood), including herbivore dung and soil humus, making them important insect decomposers that play a crucial role in ecosystem functioning by contributing to litter decomposition, soil formation, and nutrient cycling. On the other hand, termites have recently been classified as eusocial cockroaches, which have gained increasing attention in evolutionary studies to understand the transition to eusociality from subsocial wood roaches. This current growing interest in termite research calls for a collection dedicated to these fascinating insects.
Author : J. A. L. Watson
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 1483286185
Total Pages : 420 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (832 download)
Download or read book Caste Differentiation in Social Insects written by J. A. L. Watson and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2014-04-24 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In more detail than has previously been available, this book comprehensively covers all the various mechanisms of caste differentiation in social insects. For the first time the most recent information regarding mechanisms of caste differentiation in higher termites has been compiled in a well illustrated volume, together with comparative discussion of the whole range of social insects, including bees, ants and wasps.
Author : Dustin R. Rubenstein
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1108132634
Total Pages : 479 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (81 download)
Download or read book Comparative Social Evolution written by Dustin R. Rubenstein and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2017-03-24 with total page 479 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Darwin famously described special difficulties in explaining social evolution in insects. More than a century later, the evolution of sociality - defined broadly as cooperative group living - remains one of the most intriguing problems in biology. Providing a unique perspective on the study of social evolution, this volume synthesizes the features of animal social life across the principle taxonomic groups in which sociality has evolved. The chapters explore sociality in a range of species, from ants to primates, highlighting key natural and life history data and providing a comparative view across animal societies. In establishing a single framework for a common, trait-based approach towards social synthesis, this volume will enable graduate students and investigators new to the field to systematically compare taxonomic groups and reinvigorate comparative approaches to studying animal social evolution.
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Total Pages : 1062 pages
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Download or read book Sociobiology written by and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 1062 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Total Pages : 626 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book Entomology Abstracts written by and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 626 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Judith Korb
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 3540759573
Total Pages : 270 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (47 download)
Download or read book Ecology of Social Evolution written by Judith Korb and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2008-02-23 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The time is ripe to investigate similarities and differences in the course of social evolution in different animals. This book brings together renowned researchers working on sociality in different animals to deal with the key questions of sociobiology. For the first time, they compile the evidence for the importance of ecological factors in the evolution of social life, ranging from invertebrate to vertebrate social systems, and evaluate its importance versus that of relatedness.
Author : Gary J. Blomquist
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1139487639
Total Pages : 505 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (394 download)
Download or read book Insect Hydrocarbons written by Gary J. Blomquist and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2010-02-04 with total page 505 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A unique and critical analysis of the wealth of research conducted on the biology, biochemistry and chemical ecology of the rapidly growing field of insect cuticular hydrocarbons. Authored by leading experts in their respective fields, the twenty chapters show the complexity that has been discovered in the nature and role of hydrocarbons in entomology. Covers, in great depth, aspects of chemistry (structures, qualitative and quantitative analysis), biochemistry (biosynthesis, molecular biology, genetics, evolution), physiology, taxonomy, and ecology. Clearly presents to the reader the array of data, ideas, insights and historical disagreements that have been accumulated during the past half century. An emphasis is placed on the role of insect hydrocarbons in chemical communication, especially among the social insects. Includes the first review on the chemical synthesis of insect hydrocarbons. The material presented is a major resource for current researchers and a source of ideas for new researchers.
Author : Robert K Vander Meer
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1000302369
Total Pages : 325 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (3 download)
Download or read book Pheromone Communication In Social Insects written by Robert K Vander Meer and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2019-06-18 with total page 325 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bringing together for the first time prominent researchers in social insect pheromone communication, including nestmate recognition, this book looks at ants, wasps, bees, and termites, highlighting areas of convergence and divergence among these groups, and identifying areas that need further investigation. Presenting broad synthetic overviews as well as species-specific studies, the volume will be useful to natural scientists, ecologists, and those interested in pest management, as well as to anyone interested in the fascinating chemically mediated behavioral interactions of social insects.
Author : Y. Abe
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 940173223X
Total Pages : 469 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (17 download)
Download or read book Termites: Evolution, Sociality, Symbioses, Ecology written by Y. Abe and published by Springer. This book was released on 2014-11-14 with total page 469 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book is a new compendium in which leading termite scientists review the advances of the last 30 years in our understanding of phylogeny, fossil records, relationships with cockroaches, social evolution, nesting, behaviour, mutualisms with archaea, protists, bacteria and fungi, nutrition, energy metabolism,population and community ecology, soil conditioning, greenhouse gas production and pest status.
Author : William J. Bell
Publisher : JHU Press
ISBN 13 : 0801891752
Total Pages : 781 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (18 download)
Download or read book Cockroaches written by William J. Bell and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2007-07-27 with total page 781 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The essential volume on the biology and behavior of these remarkable insects. “This transformative work will be an inspiration to students of entomology.” —Choice The cockroach is truly an evolutionary wonder. This definitive volume provides a complete overview of suborder Blattaria, highlighting the diversity of these amazing insects in their natural environments. Beginning with a foreword by Edward O. Wilson, the book explores the fascinating natural history and behavior of cockroaches, describing their various colors, sizes, and shapes, as well as how they move on land, in water, and through the air. In addition to habitat use, diet, reproduction, and behavior, Cockroaches covers aspects of cockroach biology, such as the relationship between cockroaches and microbes, termites as social cockroaches, and the ecological impact of the suborder. With over 100 illustrations, an expanded glossary, and an invaluable set of references, this work is destined to become the classic book on the Blattaria. Students and research entomologists can mine each chapter for new ideas, new perspectives, and new directions for future study. “Well-written . . . visually attractive . . . This book is much needed to educate biologists about the fascinating biology and diversity of cockroaches.” —Integrative and Comparative Biology “A must-have for any insect hobbyest.” —Allpet Roaches Forum “This contribution is an important source of information on cockroach natural history and diversity.” —The Quarterly Review of Biology “Suitable for researchers, students, and naturalists, chapters are topical, exploring the diversity of cockroaches.” —Southeastern Naturalist
Author : Laura Aquiloni
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3319175998
Total Pages : 277 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (191 download)
Download or read book Social Recognition in Invertebrates written by Laura Aquiloni and published by Springer. This book was released on 2015-05-29 with total page 277 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book uses a wide range of case studies from different invertebrate taxa to describe the numerous forms of social recognition occurring in this large group of animals and traces the evolution of this cognitive ability. The authors provide several examples of direct (i.e. the target of recognition is a conspecific) and indirect recognition (i.e. recognition of a reliable proxy rather than an individual, such as a den or a substrate) and discuss cases of familiar recognition (i.e. an animal remembers a conspecific but cannot tell what class it comes from or recognize its identity). Class-level recognition (i.e. an animal assigns a conspecific to an appropriate class of animals), and true individual recognition (i.e. an animal both identifies and recognizes a conspecific on an individual basis) are also addressed.
Author : Lori Lach
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0199544638
Total Pages : 429 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (995 download)
Download or read book Ant Ecology written by Lori Lach and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2010 with total page 429 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The incredible global diversity of ants, and their important ecological roles, mean that we cannot ignore the significance of ants in ecological systems. Ant Ecology takes the reader on a journey of discovery from the beginnings of ants many hundreds of thousands of years ago, through to the makings of present day distributions.
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Total Pages : 2312 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (243 download)
Download or read book Bibliography of Agriculture written by and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 2312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Marjorie A. Hoy
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 1483293718
Total Pages : 569 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (832 download)
Download or read book Insect Molecular Genetics written by Marjorie A. Hoy and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2013-10-22 with total page 569 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Developed as an introduction to new molecular genetic techniques, Insect Molecular Genetics also provides literature, terminology, and additional sources of information to students, researchers, and professional entomologists. Although most molecular genetics studies have employed Drosophila, this book applies the same techniques to other insects, including pest insects of economic importance. As a text, as a reference, as a primer, and as a review of a vast and growing literature, Insect Molecular Genetics is a valuable addition to the libraries of entomologists, geneticists, and molecular biologists. - Features offered by this unique reference source: Detailed illustrations - Suggested readings at the end of each chapter - Glossary of molecular genetic terms
